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Stekson Family History

Stekson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stenson, Stetson, Steenson, Teson, Swenson, Ostenson, Estenson

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Where is the Stekson family from?

You can see how Stekson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stekson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Stekson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Stekson families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stekson's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Stekson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stekson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stekson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stekson. 100% of Stekson men worked as a Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driver
    100%

What Stekson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Stekson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stekson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Stekson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Stekson. For the veterans among your Stekson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stekson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Stekson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Stekson in 1967 was 77, and 72 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stekson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stekson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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